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  1. Need Advice a.s.a.p....

    steelcityrn replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Home Health

    I may be weighing in a little late, but I think 7 patients a day, 5 days a week is going to be alot. It would seem that because Lpn's cannot do the oasis paperwork, they are going to load you up on...

  2. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    steelcityrn replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with the quotes of a average P.T. pay scale. They start around 50,000. Yes they now have to have at least a masters. The schools are producing plenty of physical therapists, some...

  3. piggyback question

    steelcityrn replied to loooreee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    NO, it is better if you hang a new line just for that medication. Usually that is given while primary is on hold. Flush the site well, cap the line if it can be used again with that same med then...

  4. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    steelcityrn replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like you have done about all that you can do. It usually does take several classes of pain meds when you get to that point. May she not suffer much longer, thats very very sad

  5. Paitent Coded; All Went Poorly

    steelcityrn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    That really bothers me about the crash cart also. It does not take that much time to check it and make sure it is correct. So many people cutting corners today with peoples lives at stake, really a...

  6. Do you work with creepy-weird co-workers?

    steelcityrn replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say that 50% of those nurses I have worked around had some "ISSUES". Like the psych nurse who tried so hard to convince me that its ok for a patient to have a few drinks now and then...

  7. Would someone please give me some help?

    steelcityrn replied to RNsRWe's topic in Rehabilitation

    Rehab nursing may be a very good choice. You will have the post tha,tka,repacements,post fractures with cast ect. You will do all the dressing changes, lovenox inj, education. The goal is to get them...

  8. Who pays for nursing home care?

    steelcityrn replied to kpr1024's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound harsh and extreme, but have seen couples divorce so that the spouse who is terminally ill and needs round the clock care can enter a nursing home and fall under medicaid, so the other...

  9. Nursing Shortage: Fantasy or Reality

    steelcityrn replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    This has been going on for years where I live. Nurses, even new nurses with only 1-2 years of experience in the hospital are bailing out of them. No, there are plenty of nurses in the U.S., just many...

  10. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    steelcityrn replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working in homecare you tend to receive many gifts from homemade napkin holders, pins and blankets, to gift certificates, which I always tell them they do not have to do this! But my greatest gift is...

  11. Gray on ice?

    steelcityrn replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in Emergency

    yup....ditto

  12. retaliation or just coincidence?

    steelcityrn replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    a story with a good

  13. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    steelcityrn replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I have them in 4 colors......soooooooo

  14. Help*please* co-worker lying blaming me for her possible mistake

    steelcityrn replied to MarsMe's topic in General Nursing

    First you said she may have given the order, then you say she did and is covering up. My advice is just say it was not you and let those who need to find out figure it out. It may have been the other...

  15. and people WANT to do this????????????

    steelcityrn replied to Ranchgirl30's topic in Emergency

    I have to say the same thing, no way would a E.R. nurse have that many patients, I just can't see it. That would mean if you have 3 or 4 nurses working, that would be over a 100 bed E.R.

  16. Smoking on Hospital Property

    steelcityrn replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Its about time! Seeing medical workers smoke in or around the hospital looks very

  17. Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    steelcityrn replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this is a stupid question, but since the patient was there many times before, could you have collected his regular blood test and called for the order later, as you stated the tech does? Seems...

  18. Do you think I'm overreacting?

    steelcityrn replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Who is this person to say something is not "suited" for you when they themselves do not even do it? I agree with the others, do what YOU want to

  19. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    steelcityrn replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    top 3............Respect Support

  20. Do drs really look down on nurses?

    steelcityrn replied to lmf2006's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the majority of physicians do look down on nurses, if you mean they do not appreciate their opinions or experience. There are a few still out there who would go to bat for a nurse, but in todays...

  21. Could anyone please help with anatomy question?

    steelcityrn replied to nurse2b2007SC's topic in General Nursing

    actually nothing may be deficient. It may be caused by the added weight on the veins/circulation or not enough hydration. Now blood work can be done to check the levels. Usually the main ones are the...

  22. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    steelcityrn replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    It sure beats putting the baby in a box and hoping someone answers the doorbell. Its a safe haven for the child without the parent having to go to jail because they realized they could not care for...

  23. Am I being overly sensitive?

    steelcityrn replied to emeraldjay's topic in General Nursing

    Why not ask her about it. If she actually did say that, then she can explain what she meant by

  24. Drained already

    steelcityrn replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think we all have been there. It not easy being the new guy on the block. Take good care of yourself during this very stressful time. Call home often if you need to. Once your on the floor working,...

  25. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    steelcityrn replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    Its not just nurses that are disrespected. School teachers are also the object of many a sex scenerio, as are even nuns. All of that can be expected at one of those parties. Pretty much anyone can be...